Feds’ pot legalization could be delayed beyond July 1 deadline

Bill C-45 is only on second reading in the Senate, and must still undergo a potentially lengthy committee process.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor fields a question during her appearance at a meeting of the Senate Committee of the Whole on Feb. 6, 2017.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor says Ottawa could delay legalizing recreational marijuana for months after necessary legislation is passed into law to allow lower orders of government more time to set up new retail facilities and production channels. "They told us they need eight to 12 week...

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